mRemoteNG Alternatives for Linux

mRemoteNG is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is RustDesk, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to mRemoteNG and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to mRemoteNG are Remmina, Tabby Terminal, DWService and NoMachine.

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mRemoteNG alternatives are mainly Remote Desktop Tools, but if you're looking for Terminal Emulators or SSH Clients you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Windows + Free and Windows + Open Source. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to mRemoteNG.
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mRemoteNG is a fork of mRemote , an open source, tabbed, multi-protocol, remote connections manager.

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mRemoteNG alternatives page was last updated Feb 13, 2025
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  1. RustDesk icon

    RustDesk

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    Provides secure, cross-platform remote access and file sharing with no registration needed. Offers end-to-end encryption, self-hosting, multi-monitor support, screen sharing, and portable use, all with a lightweight, ad-free interface.

    123 RustDesk alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SG flagSingapore

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Unattended Access
    3.  Low Latency
    4.  Screen Sharing
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  Desktop Sharing
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Stream audio
    9.  Portable
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    12.  Real time collaboration

    RustDesk VS mRemoteNG

     
    Comments about RustDesk as an Alternative to mRemoteNG
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    Feb 21, 2023
    3

    Rustdeck does not support RDP

    Most Recent Comment
    Guest
    Negative •Sep 25, 2024
    0

    Rustdesk is not RDP client, but remote desktop management software.

    Guest
    Negative •Aug 20, 2024
    0

    Rustdesk does not support RDP

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    • This alternative is disputed. RustDesk is a legitimate mRemoteNG alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • RustDesk is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to mRemoteNG.

    • RustDesk is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to mRemoteNG.

    • RustDesk is Freemium and Open SourcemRemoteNG is Free and Open Source
    • RustDesk is Lightweight and Privacy focusedmRemoteNG is not according to our users
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    Remmina

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    Open source remote desktop client for Linux and BSD supporting RDP, VNC, SPICE, and more, aimed at sysadmins and travelers needing remote access with features like scrollable high-res desktops and organized connection management.

    140 Remmina alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
    Remmina screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Scalable

    Features

    1.  RDP
    2.  SSH
    3.  VNC Support
    4.  Support for Multiple protocols
    5.  Fullscreen support
    6.  RDP Functionality
    7.  Tabbed interface
    8.  Multiple Servers
    9.  User Session Recording
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Desktop Sharing
    12.  Native translations

    Remmina VS mRemoteNG

     
    Comments about Remmina as an Alternative to mRemoteNG
    Most Recent Comment
    mohan-ram
    Positive •Nov 9, 2023
    0

    I use mRemoteNG at work to log on to Windows servers (RDP) and Linux servers (ssh). Wanted something similar at home where I run Ubuntu and Kubuntu. I remembered Ubuntu coming with Remmina and it supported VNC, RDP, and ssh. This fits into what I need and works great.

    Guest
    Positive •Feb 19, 2017
    6

    Imo the best alternative to mRemoteNG so far is only Linux/BSD.

    Guest
    Positive •Dec 11, 2018
    -1

    Remmina has always been my go to application for RDP on Linux and led me to find something better in Windows i.e. mRemoteNG.

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    • Most users think Remmina is a great mRemoteNG alternative.

    • Remmina is Free and Open SourcemRemoteNG is also Free and Open Source
  4. Tabby Terminal icon

    Tabby Terminal

     104 likes
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    Tabby is an infinitely customizable cross-platform terminal app for local shells, serial, SSH and Telnet connections.

    102 Tabby Terminal alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Tabby Terminal screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  SSH
    2.  Command line interface
    3.  Support for SFTP
    4.  Multiple Servers
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Electron based
    7.  Portable
    8.  Serial-port
    9.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Tabbed interface

    Tabby Terminal VS mRemoteNG

     
    Comments about Tabby Terminal as an Alternative to mRemoteNG
    graycatgrayhat
    Negative •Dec 13, 2024
    0

    Not remote desktop software

    Guest
    Negative •Jul 21, 2020
    4

    It's not a remote connetions manager with multiprotocol.

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    • Tabby Terminal is Free and Open SourcemRemoteNG is also Free and Open Source
    • Tabby Terminal is CustomizablemRemoteNG is not according to our users
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    DWService

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    DWService is a half (only the client/agent) open source project which offers a service that allows access to remote systems (Windows, Mac, Linux, Raspberry...) using a standard web browser - without any component required on the client side.

    112 DWService alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • EE flagEstonia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Raspberry Pi
    It allows you to fully control the remote system by displaying its screen and allowing cursor control and keyboard input

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Runs in browser
    2.  Multiplatform
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Remote terminal
    5.  Remote File Access
    6.  Remote shell
    7.  Unattended Access
    8.  Two-factor Authentication
    9.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    10.  Remote Management
    11.  Remote Support
    12.  Port Forwarding

    DWService VS mRemoteNG

     
    Comments about DWService as an Alternative to mRemoteNG
    GeminiDomino
    Negative •Mar 10, 2023
    0

    A proprietary service is not a multi-protocol multitasking connection manager.

    Guest
    Negative •Apr 19, 2022
    1

    It doesn't have the major features of mRemoteNG

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    • Some users think DWService is a great mRemoteNG alternative, some don't.

    • DWService is Freemium and Open SourcemRemoteNG is Free and Open Source
    • DWService is LightweightmRemoteNG is not according to our users
  6. NoMachine icon

    NoMachine

     117 likes
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    Access remote computers easily with enterprise-class speed and features supporting any content including audio and video.

    127 NoMachine alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • LU flagLuxembourg
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Raspberry Pi
    NoMachine screenshot 1

    Top NoMachine Features

    1.  Remote Desktop Server
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Low Latency
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Media Streaming
    6.  Desktop Sharing
    7.  Controller Support
    8.  Record desktop activity
    9.  Integrated File Sharing
    10.  VNC Support
    11.  X server
    12.  KVM over IP

    NoMachine VS mRemoteNG

     
  7. Termius icon

    Termius

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    Termius is more than a mere SSH client – it’s a complete command-line solution that’s redefining remote access for sysadmins and network engineers. Securely access Linux or IoT devices and quickly fix issues from the comfort of your couch via laptop or phone.

    54 Termius alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NZ flagNew Zealand

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    Termius screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Support for SFTP
    2.  Mosh client
    3.  Keychain
    4.  Port Forwarding
    5.  Unix-like
    6.  SSH
    7.  User Session Recording
    8.  Cloud Sync
    9.  FTP Server Migration
    10.  Server Monitoring
    11.  Secure Copy (SCP)

    Termius VS mRemoteNG

     
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    WindTerm

     17 likes
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    A professional SSH/Telnet/Serial/Shell/Sftp client for DevOps.

    58 WindTerm alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    WindTerm screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for SFTP
    2.  SSH
    3.  Portable
    4.  X server
    5.  Syntax Highlighting
    6.  Command palette
    7.  Cross-Platform
    8.  Outliner

    WindTerm VS mRemoteNG

     
    Comments about WindTerm as an Alternative to mRemoteNG
    TheAlmightyOS
    Negative •Apr 12, 2023
    1

    Say it with me: A Terminal is not a multi-protocol multitasking connection manager

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    • WindTerm is Free and Open SourcemRemoteNG is also Free and Open Source
    • WindTerm is LightweightmRemoteNG is not according to our users
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    Remotely

     27 likes
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    Remotely is a free and open-source remote desktop, remote scripting, and rich auto-complete to maximize your IT support efficiency.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    List of remote hosts that can be controlled (unattended or attended).

    Remotely Features

    1.  Remote Support
    2.  Unattended Access
    3.  Runs in browser
    4.  Low Latency

    Remotely VS mRemoteNG

     
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    WezTerm

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    A GPU-accelerated cross-platform terminal emulator and multiplexer written by @wez and implemented in Rust

    95 WezTerm alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    WezTerm screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Configurable
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  GPU Acceleration
    2.  Lua scripting
    3.  Hyperlinks
    4.  Font Ligature Support
    5.  WSL integreation
    6.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    7.  Support for scripting
    8.  Split tabs
    9.  Multi panel

    WezTerm VS mRemoteNG

     
    Comments about WezTerm as an Alternative to mRemoteNG
    TheAlmightyOS
    Negative •Apr 12, 2023
    0

    Say it with me: A Terminal is not a multi-protocol multitasking connection manager

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    • WezTerm is Free and Open SourcemRemoteNG is also Free and Open Source
    • WezTerm is LightweightmRemoteNG is not according to our users
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